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This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
